In this role you will collaborate with the wider Finance/Accounting Department to prepare and achieve monthly and yearly goals. Specifically, the role will;
- Process daily revenue files and balance flash reports from hotels – make necessary corrections and redistribute.
- Check daily the hotels Accounts Receivable, Guest Ledger and Advanced Deposit Ledger balances and resolve any discrepancies.
- Send daily bank statements to hotels for AR posting.
- Coordinate and oversee day-to-day AP workflow across the portfolio, including reviewing payment runs, resolving processing queries, and escalating outstanding items
- Update bank reconciliations for all hotels daily and flag any discrepancies or unusual activity
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations including bank, debtors, creditors, prepayments, and fixed assets
- Prepare GST calculations and returns for review and filing by the Accountant or Financial Controller
- Support the Accountant with ad hoc reporting, audit preparation, analysis and other requirements as requested across the portfolio
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records and working papers
- Relieve team members in the AP and AR roles as required to ensure ongoing departmental efficiency, e.g. during annual leave and temporary position vacancies.
- Work alongside Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, providing guidance and support where required
- Contribute to the consistent development of best practice accounting processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within accounting operations
What you bring to the role:
- Strong accounting experience within hotel, hospitality, or multi-site environments;
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a focussed, positive mind-set;
- Confident working autonomously while supporting senior finance leadership;
- Strong communicator, able to work effectively across departments and hotel operations.